MATTHEW Magann will return to Adelaide for Hockey One in 2023 as Maitland booked a minor semi-final at home in men's Hunter Coast Premier Hockey League.
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Magann, who represented Newcastle at this year's State Championships, was listed in the Fire squad over the weekend before club side the Rams sealed third spot by beating Souths 4-1 on Sunday.
Matthew Brown, Isaac Farmilo, Dane Simpson and Izach Dennis all scored goals at Newcastle International Hockey Centre, ensuring Maitland couldn't be caught on the ladder regardless of other last-round results.
The Rams finished three points clear of upcoming opponents Wests, who pushed minor premiers Norths but ultimately went down 3-2. Tigers ended their return campaign with a 1-all draw against Gosford.
In the women's competition Souths coach Scott New was hopeful Tahni Walters would be available for this weekend's minor semi-final against Regals despite suffering a head knock late in Saturday's 4-2 win over the same team.
Gosford beat Norah Head 2-0 in the last round while Tigers' Sophie Lawrence broke a deadlock in the closing three minutes to beat University 3-2. Oxfords had the bye but now meet Uni in a midweek catch-up game.
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Josh Callinan
My name is Josh Callinan and I'm a sports journalist at the Newcastle Herald. I started with the newspaper in 2016 after a decade at the Maitland Mercury.
My name is Josh Callinan and I'm a sports journalist at the Newcastle Herald. I started with the newspaper in 2016 after a decade at the Maitland Mercury.
